THE MBUK DIRECTORY

Everything you need to know about Black Mountains Cycle Centre

GETTING THERE

Black Mountains Cycle Centre is situated just five miles north of the town of Abergavenny along the A465. The postcode NP7 7PE will take you to the adjacent back road, and from there just look for a sign to the park on a tight left turn. Follow the farm track up beside the railway line until you see the parking field on the right.

FACILITIES

Free parking, bike wash and food van on busy days.

NEARBY BIKE SHOPS

BikePark Wales is just 45mins away and has a well-stocked shop with trained mechanics.

There’s also a big selection of shops further south, around Cardiff and Newport.

CONTACT

www.blackmountainscyclecentre.com

OTHER RIDING

BikePark Wales: The UK’s biggest bike park lies just a short drive west of BMCC, making the two venues ideal to tie together for a full weekend of adrenalinefuelled action. www.bikeparkwales.com

Cwmcarn: Head south and you’ll find the trail centre and DH venue of Cwmcarn. There are two red routes, a blue loop and two black DH runs. Uplifts for the downhill runs should be opening back up in June/July. www.cwmdown.co.uk

VERDICT

The fact that riders will drive several hours for a single day riding at Black Mountains says it all, really. The bike park may not be built on the biggest hill or offer much deviation from manmade flow trails, but the quality of the tracks and the immaculately built jumps have earned this place a deserved reputation. It’s not somewhere we’d recommend for absolute beginners, but for those who are more comfortable going fast and getting some serious airtime, it’s an MTB paradise here.